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The Vancouver Bandits announced Tuesday that former Los Angeles Clippers G League guard and recent NBA G League All-Star Jaelen House has signed with the club for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League season (CEBL). Boasting strong ties to Vancouver and the NBA, House is the nephew of former Vancouver Grizzlies star Mike Bibby and the son of former NBA champion Eddie House. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Bandits and be part of something special in Vancouver,” said House on joining the Bandits and the CEBL. “The culture, toughness, and competitive mindset really stood out to me, and I know this is the right place for me to grow as a player and person. I’m ready to get to work, compete every day, and do whatever it takes to help this team win a championship! A 6-foot-1 guard from Phoenix, Ariz., House topped the NBA G League in assists percentage (40.5 per cent) with the San Diego Clippers last season. In addition to his team-leading 7.3 assists per game, he also recorded 21.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.9 steals in 28.6 minutes through 22 regular season games. House broke multiple records for his all-star play during the 2025-26 season, setting a franchise record for assists in a game (17) and dropping a career-high 45 points on February 21, 2026. His stellar play earned him a roster spot in the 2026 NBA G League Next Up Game, part of NBA All-Star Weekend festivities. “Jaelen is an elite point guard with serious NBA talent. He will come in and enhance our offense and culture right away; he fits who we are and what we are about perfectly,” said head coach and general manager Kyle Julius. “This year's team is talented and full of grit and toughness, and that is exactly what Jaelen is all about.” House most recently played with the Beijing Royal Fighters of the Chinese Basketball Association, with whom he signed in March and posted a 44 point performance on April 19. Prior to turning professional, House attended the University of New Mexico (UNM) where he earned Defensive Player of the Year and Tournament MVP honours in the Mountain West Conference in his senior year in 2023-24. House started 31 games, leading the Lobos in scoring (15.9) and steals (2.3) per game, as well as 3.5 assists per game. He was voted as a Second Team All-Star in his conference, while captaining his team and 11th seed appearance at that year’s NCAA March Madness tournament. House also holds UNM’s single-season program record for steals (86) during the 2022-23 season, which ranked him second across all NCAA DI players that year. The Bandits open the 2026 CEBL season on Thursday, May 14 on the road in Saskatoon before coming home for its Home Opener against the Edmonton Stingers on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre. A full game schedule can be viewed here . Bandits Single Game Tickets and additional 2026 ticket options can be purchased here . All CEBL regular season games including playoffs will be live-streamed on the CEBL’s OTT platform, CEBL+, the CEBL Mobile app, the CBC Gem app and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Marquee games will air nationally on CBC TV. More information is available at thebandits.ca and @vancouverbandits on Instagram and TikTok, as well as @vancitybandits on Facebook and Twitter.

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that billionaire entrepreneur, former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and former co-star of the Emmy award winning TV show Shark Tank, Mark Cuban has joined the Brampton Honey Badgers ownership group. Cuban’s career has spanned a wide range of business ventures, with the Brampton Honey Badgers being among the latest. In the sports world, Cuban is most notably known as the former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, a position he held until he sold his majority stake in 2023, though still holding roughly 27% ownership of the organization. Cuban played an active role in the Mavericks success over his ownership tenure, contributing to their 2011 NBA championship. He is credited for his willingness to spend to acquire top talent, fostering team chemistry, building a “family-like” atmosphere, and pushing boundaries in an effort to improve the game he loves. “Canadian basketball is probably the most underappreciated in the world,” said Cuban. “The talent here is through the roof and getting better by the day. The CEBL offers all of Canada the chance to see that amazing talent on display in exciting games that are fun and affordable for the entire family. I’m excited to be part of this team, help build the Brampton fanbase, and to bring some of the same fun we had in Dallas to the Toronto area!” Many people will also recognize Mark Cuban from his 13-year career on Shark Tank , where he sat on a panel as one of five investors, listening to small companies’ presentations and pitches asking for investment. More recently, Cuban co-founded Cost Plus Drugs in 2022, a public benefit corporation focused on providing pharmaceutical drugs to the public at a much lower cost. The Vancouver Bandits are one of 10 teams across Canada and a founding franchise of the CEBL. Boasting one of Canada’s strongest and most engaging fan bases, the team and league have quickly established a reputation as one of British Columbia’s most exciting and dynamic live event offerings.  Launched in May of 2018 and playing its first season in 2019, the CEBL is Canada's largest professional sports league with additional franchises in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Brampton, Niagara (St. Catharines), Scarborough (Toronto), Ottawa and Montréal. “Mark Cuban joining the CEBL is another significant step forward for the growth and long-term credibility of our league,” said Dylan Kular, Vancouver Bandits team president. “When someone with Mark’s experience and global reputation in professional sports chooses to invest in Canadian basketball, it reinforces the momentum that organizations like the Bandits and teams across the CEBL have worked hard to build over the past several years. It elevates the visibility of our league, creates new opportunities for all member clubs, and further validates the passion our fans, partners and communities have shown across Canada.” The Bandits open their eighth CEBL season on Thursday, May 14 on the road in Saskatoon before coming home for its Home Opener against the Edmonton Stingers on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre. A full game schedule can be viewed here . Bandits Single Game Tickets and additional 2026 ticket options can be purchased here . All CEBL regular season games including playoffs will be live-streamed on the CEBL’s OTT platform, CEBL+, the CEBL Mobile app, the CBC Gem app and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Marquee games will air nationally on CBC TV. More information is available at thebandits.ca and @vancouverbandits on Instagram and TikTok, as well as @vancitybandits on Facebook and Twitter.

The Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday its training camp roster for its eighth season of professional basketball, led by head coach and general manager Kyle Julius. Beginning today (May 5) and running until Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Training Camp will take place at Langley Events Centre and is highlighted by two preseason games: the club’s fifth-annual intrasquad School Day Game on Thursday, May 7 at 11:00 a.m. PT and its second-annual charitable exhibition game against The Basketball Tournament’s Sikh Warriors on Saturday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Both games will tip off at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre. May 9 tickets are on sale at this link , with proceeds benefitting the Bandits Community Foundation. Vancouver’s 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) training camp roster features 16 athletes; including 12 Canadians, 6 British Columbians, three Americans and one international player. The Bandits’ 2026 training camp roster is listed below: